John Hickenlooper says it's not "made to be a senator" while he's considering running at the White House

FJohn Hickenlooper, Colorado's governor, closed Sunday the door to a Senate candidacy while he pondered a possible campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidency of 2020,

Hickenlooper told reporters that he had been approached by Democratic leaders, including Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y., about his run against Republican Senator Cory Gardner, R-Colo, in 2020. .

"I'm not made to be a senator," said Hickenlooper during a campaign in Iowa Saturday, according to Politico. "Senators do not form teams. Senators sit and talk in small groups, which is important, right? But I'm not sure it's my – I'm a maker. That's what gives me joy. "

The former governor said in late January that he would decide in the coming weeks whether or not to participate in the 2020 race, but that he was "inclined" to running.

"I think I'm the only one who can show the ability to bring people together again and again," Hickenlooper told Iowa voters Saturday.

Hickenlooper shared Iowa's campaign this weekend with Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Former Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, and Representative Tulsi Gabbard, D- Hawaii, who have all announced their candidacy for the presidency.